When I started introducing solids to Squishy it was at seven months. I didn't think he showed enough signs of being ready until that point. Without realizing it after our initial food introduction I really ended up following a baby lead weaning structure. This time I have done a bit more research and plan to do more of that with Baby #2 when he is ready. The continual development of … [Read more...]
Ella’s Kitchen Baby Food #Giveaway {September Sprinkles} 2 Winners! (US)
With Squishy I made all of his baby food in the beginning. I loved making it, and I think that is one of the reasons my son loves so many different kinds of fruits and vegetables. When we started to get to the point where I needed to bring solid foods out and about with me I discovered Ella's Kitchen baby pouches. They are organic which is important to me, and they have a variety of fruit and … [Read more...]
Must Have Baby Products For Cold Weather Climates
Recently I shared my 5 Must Have Baby Products for Warm Weather Climates, and while I grew up in Chicago and know how cold the winters can be, I can not tell you what baby items you would need to have to survive the cold winter weather. Thankfully, my friend Darcy (who is also due with a baby boy on the same day as I am – December 6th!) over at Tales From the Nursery lives in Wisconsin and is … [Read more...]
Preparing for Breastfeeding Baby with Lansinoh
With my first son, I thought I had done all my homework. I took a breastfeeding class, read a few books, and knew I had no desire to use formula if at all possible. However, after Squishy was born with blood sugar issues, and the hospital required me to supplement formula, it wasn’t a shock that my son developed a lazy latch while breastfeeding. What was a shock, was that everyone told me I was … [Read more...]
Top 5 Must Have Baby Products For Warm Weather Climates
When putting together a list of my Must Have baby items in general, it dawned on me there are many products that I really love solely due to the fact that our summers reach upwards of 110-115 degrees. Living in a part of the country with extreme weather conditions there are many baby products that cater to the parents and babies who live there. My first son was born at the … [Read more...]